Ile de Goree Island, Senegal

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Senegal

Senegal is a captivating place, where Dakar, the capital, is an exciting introduction to the country with vibrant markets, glittering nightlife and nearby beaches.

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    Île de N'Gor

    Dakar

    For a quick escape from the frenetic streets of Dakar, head to peaceful Île de N'Gor, a tiny island just off Dakar's north shore. It has a few calm…

  • Musée Théodore Monod

    Musée Théodore Monod

    Dakar

    The is one of Senegal's best museums. Exhibitions delve into African art and culture with over 9000 objects on display. Lively displays of masks and…

  • Faidherbe Bridge.

    Pont Faidherbe

    Senegal

    Transferred to Saint-Louis in 1897, the Pont Faidherbe is the city's most significant landmark. The metal arches of this bridge linking Saint-Louis to the…

  • 'La Maison des Esclaves' (Slave House) on Ile de Goree. Built in 1776 by the Dutch and renovated in 1990, over 20 million slaves passed through the island.

    Maison des Esclaves

    Senegal

    Set in a former grand home allegedly used as a departure point for slaves, this is one of the most important monuments to the slave trade and features the…

  • Fathala Wildlife Reserve & Lodge

    Fathala Wildlife Reserve & Lodge

    Senegal

    For those not heading to wildlife parks in other parts of Africa, this 60-sq-km reserve might be worth adding to your itinerary. This reserve was created…

  • Parc National du Delta du Saloum

    Parc National du Delta du Saloum

    Senegal

    Established in 1976, this lush national park is a water-filled wonderland with mangroves, salt marshes, islands and woodland all part of the great delta's…

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    African Renaissance Monument

    Dakar

    Allegedly Africa's highest statue, the African Renaissance Monument was unveiled in 2010 to commemorate Senegal's 50 years of independence from France. At…

  • The lowest shutter speed I have ever shot during a KAP session at 1/250. Turned out well and had many keepers, but this photograph is the only one worthy of upload...About ten minutes after this shot, they turned the lights on. There was still a bit of ambient light, so now I wonder what 1/150 or 1/100 would do while the light is on?l..www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/sen.htm..Image was captured by a camera suspended by a kite line. Kite Aerial Photography (KAP)

    Mamelles Lighthouse

    Dakar

    A photogenic 1864 lighthouse graces the top of one of Dakar's few hills. It's worth making leisurely 20-minute walk, with sweeping views across the city…

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